Chris joined Blackbaud in 2019 after 15 years as a fundraiser. Chris is a huge believer in the power of delivering the right message to the right people at the right time. He has extensive experience in annual giving and direct response fundraising with a variety of non-profits. He has led annual giving and direct response fundraising efforts at the University of Colorado, Share Our Strength, the Jane Goodall Institute, and George Washington University. He studied History at George Washington University, where he also earned a master’s degree in political management.